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Bone Dry

August 11, 2022 by mariaamasanti

I always tell my patients how mental wellbeing and physical wellbeing are intimately linked. When we are happy and relaxed, we allow our bodies the chance for great physical health. If we are stressed or anxious, eventually our bodies will show symptoms of this.  But did you know that one of the results of stress […]

Filed Under: bone health

OLIVE OIL aka LIQUID GOLD

August 3, 2022 by mariaamasanti

The Ancient Greek poet Homer called olive oil “liquid gold”. Hippocrates called it “the great healer”.  In Ancient Greece the olive can be found etched onto coins and tombs, and olive oil was used to anoint kings and athletes in ancient Greece. But it was the Romans who expanded olives across their empire covering most of […]

Filed Under: health & well being, nature's pantry

SPERM HEALTH AND MALE INFERTILITY

July 26, 2022 by mariaamasanti

Male fertility is at an all-time low. Total sperm counts have dropped more than 50% in the last 50 years. The average 20-year-old male today has the testosterone levels of 70-year-old.  Furthermore, the quality of the sperm i.e., their shape and how well they swim, has also diminished. These results have come from studies on […]

Filed Under: health & well being

The Vagus Nerve And Why Cats Purr …

July 20, 2022 by mariaamasanti

There is a nerve in the body, it is quiet and calm; it checks in on most of the body and does wonder for us! Its street name is The Wanderer – aka the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is fascinating. Its nickname is attributed to the way it winds its way through the body. […]

Filed Under: health & well being

We are made of stars

July 13, 2022 by mariaamasanti

Magnesium is one of the most abundant elements in the Earth’s crust. The sea contains trillions of tonnes of magnesium. It is found in stars, in plants, in animals, and in us. Magnesium is an essential element in plant and animal life. Chlorophyll, the element which essentially allows plants to make oxygen, contains a single […]

Filed Under: general health

Serotonin – The Feel-good Hormone

July 6, 2022 by mariaamasanti

There are several “feel good” chemicals in the body: serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins. Today we look at serotonin – the original “happy hormone”. It is essential for mood, digestion, sleep, brain function and circadian rhythm.  Now, here is the interesting bit…most of your serotonin is made in your gut, and your gut bacteria contribute […]

Filed Under: mental health

A Simple Way To Improve Blood Sugar – Part 3

June 24, 2022 by mariaamasanti

This is the third instalment in simple and effective ways to reduce insulin resistance and HbA1c and to reverse or prevent diabetes. So here is tip number 3: Take a 10-minute walk after a meal As mentioned in Part 2, the French biochemist, Jessie Inchauspé aka The Glucose Goddess has a great book in which […]

Filed Under: diabetes, general health, metabolic health

A Simple Way To Improve Blood Sugar – Part 2

June 17, 2022 by mariaamasanti

Hopefully you have already read PART 1 in this series about the benefits of vinegar to reduce blood sugar spikes. Part 2 explains how the order in which you eat your food can have a big effect on your blood sugar spike. The French biochemist, Jessie Inchauspé aka The Glucose Goddess has a great book […]

Filed Under: diabetes, general health, metabolic health

A Simple Way To Improve Blood Sugar – Part 1: Vinegar

June 15, 2022 by mariaamasanti

There is a blood test called an HbA1c which is used to measure your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3months.  When it is raised it is because there is too much sugar in your system and as it has nowhere else to go, it starts to stick to your red blood cells and […]

Filed Under: diabetes, general health, metabolic health

Bergamot – The Green Gold Of Calabria

April 19, 2022 by mariaamasanti

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The bergamot fruit is most famously known for the citrus notes it gives to Earl Grey Tea. It is also a key ingredient in the perfume industry. The pink flesh of the fruit is extremely sour but with a subtle floral undertone that no other citrus fruit has. The rind releases an aromatic oil which […]

Filed Under: heart health, nature's pantry

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